Posted by: Amanda Watkin in DGs Blog, 2010 on
Aug 31, 2010
Rotary Club of Potters Bar
Today saw me on a journey (with Noel of course) to Potters Bar. It has always amused me (simple mind you know!) that Potters Bar meet in Brookmans Park and Brookmans Park meet in Potters Bar - why is that?! However, a very fine setting it is for Potters Bar at the Brookmans Park Golf Course; I was a little perturbed that we weren't allowed to 'change clothes' in the car-park though - does this mean that's what used to happen, what an exciting group!!
Posted by: Amanda Watkin in DGs Blog, 2010 on
Aug 19, 2010
Following the usual barrage of emails and telephone calls, I was able to complete (with Stephen Sypula's great help), the August TfL Newsletter. Hot off the press and circulated to all 29 Districts, Rotarians can now see what a superb job they have done with Focus on the Crocus. District 1260 alone have undertaken to purchase 225, 000 bulbs and rank 4th in the league table (how pleased am I...).
Time in front of the computer goes so fast, so onwards and upwards it wasn't long before Rtn Noel arrived once more to take me to Flitwick Vale Rotary Club...
Posted by: Amanda Watkin in DGs Blog, 2010 on
Aug 19, 2010
Work, Family, Rotary - I do believe I've almost got that in correct order!!
I have to say that being a working Rotarian (as many of you are), I thought I'd be able to fly the flag and say that you can do the DG role and maintain your work/life balance. At the moment I'm not so sure...
Posted by: Amanda Watkin in DGs Blog, 2010 on
Aug 17, 2010
NO CLUB VISITS!
Today is a day of Rotary 'business' - the morning has been mine to waste on email and scanning the internet, great fun but where does the time go? 12.30pm and off to meet GSE Coordinator Gary Eastman to sign papers and discuss the impending visit to New Orleans by Neville Hanks, Kate Lang, Hayden Littlewood and Natalie Sullivan, who will be supported by Team Leader Rtn Pamela Burns.
Posted by: Amanda Watkin in DGs Blog, 2010 on
Aug 17, 2010
Harpenden Village Rotary Club
Off for meal number two today and a return visit to Harpenden (remember last week, they held Classics on the Common - I was keen to find out the end result!). Harpenden Village RC are just about to relocate from their exisitng venue, so it was a last chance to visit the Conservative Club before it gets 'redeveloped'!
Posted by: Amanda Watkin in DGs Blog, 2010 on
Aug 17, 2010
Watford Rotary Club
This was the first of two visits to Watford RC - they are holding their traditional lunch time meeting (which I attended today) and now also run an evening meeting to support the new members to their Club wwo have joined since the closure of Bushey and Oxey at the end of June this year.
Posted by: Amanda Watkin in DGs Blog, 2010 on
Aug 11, 2010
Well, what a day...
The RIBI Exec met for the second time this year at 9am this morning in Alcester - 9hrs later I was able to get in my car and drive home again but I did have the benefit of a 20min lunch break in that time!!
Posted by: Amanda Watkin in DGs Blog, 2010 on
Aug 11, 2010
Hoddesdon and Hitchin Priory Rotary Clubs
Apologies to the members of both Clubs for the cancellation of my visits today. I had family commitments and am really pleased that Presidents Eric and John (respectfully) understood my need to reschedule; I am very much looking forward to meeting Hoddesdon on 20th September and Hitchin Priory on 6th September.
Posted by: Amanda Watkin in DGs Blog, 2010 on
Aug 11, 2010
The Brickhills Rotary Club
As you know, it's been a strange weekend but how good it was to have the opportunity to visit The Brickhills today. Rtn Tracey Smythe (Hitchin Tilehouse) accompanied me to the MK Dons Stadium where this Club has recently relocated to. A stunning setting and a superb environment at the Hilton Double Trees hotel.
Posted by: Amanda Watkin in DGs Blog, 2010 on
Aug 11, 2010
What a difference 24 hrs makes. On Thursday all was well with the world then today (Friday), Liz's father passed away.
I won't go into great detail here as I'm sure there are many of you that have gone through the loss of a parent and the support that is needed for those around you. All I will say is that in our case, a long illness has been experienced and we are feeling very mixed emotions as our mind knows that this change is for the best but our hearts are saddened with our personal loss.
